Resources for Speech, Language, & Feeding in Children with Down Syndrome
The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) oversees professional competencies in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. ASHA has many wonderful resources including these on feeding: http://www.asha.org/public/speech/swallowing/feeding-and-swallowing-disorders-in-children/ If you prefer a slide show format you can click here: ASHA Feeding and Swallowing Problems in Children
Since my post on pre-feeding exercises I’ve had some really good questions. What do you do for tongue thrust? What about drooling? How do you address low-tone and feeding? Exercises? I want to take time and answer all of these, but today I will focus on low-tone, feeding, and children with DS. First, it is… Continue reading Does low-tone mean my infant will have feeding problems?
As promised at NDSC's AMAZING 2012 convention in Washington, DC...handouts from "Fantastic Feeders." Krystin and I would like to thank all of the attendees, both in person and online, for your encouragement and positive feedback. Fantastic Feeders, NDSC Convention 2012 Developmental Daily Food Guide If you are interested in watching the presentation online NDSC recorded our session… Continue reading NDSC Convention Handouts: Down syndrome and Feeding Session
I have decided to do a week focused on the "most frequently asked questions" related to feeding. Today - "How to choose a bottle nipple for your baby." For a nice overview on feeding and children with Down syndrome please watch Feeding and Swallowing in Children with Down Syndrome from Children's Hospital of Boston. I am… Continue reading Feeding Week: How to choose a bottle nipple for your baby
May 24 is "Swallowing and Feeding in Children with Down Syndrome" and it is simulcast online from 7-8:30 pm.
